The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment and Prevention Workgroup of the Human Service Collaborative Body invites community members to celebrate National Recovery Month throughout Sept. . Recovery Month aims to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery while celebrating the strong and proud recovery community. To bring this celebration to Livingston County, our partners have planned a variety of community events.
This year the SUD Workgroup held a T-Shirt contest inviting the Livingston County Community to design this year’s Recovery Month T-Shirt. The SUD Workgroup voted on one design submitted by Gudrun Patton. This year’s shirt theme is Recovering Together.
Addiction has affected many individuals and families in our community. Additionally, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office reported that there were 47 overdoses in 2022 and 44 overdoses in 2023. Livingston County EMS reports a decrease in fatal overdoses from 10.9 per 100,000 residents to 7.3 per 100,000 residents. Fentanyl continues to be the top commonly used substance in overdose deaths in 2024. Despite these statistics, the group wants the community to know that recovery is possible.
Discover the power of community in a fun and supportive environment at these Recovery Month events:
• Aug. 23 — International Overdose Awareness Day, With Mitchell’s Hope, 3-5 p.m. at 9585 Roberts Road in Gregory.
• Aug. 27 — International Overdose Awareness Day, With Amber Reineck House, 6-9 p.m. at Brighton Mill Pond
• Sept. 1 — Labor Day BBQ, 11 am to 9 pm at Livingston County Area Alano Club (Bring a dish to pass!)
• Sept. 2 — Inaugural Livingston Recovery Film Festival, Every Tuesday this Month! Doors open: 6pm, Movie at 7 p.m. at Historic Howell Movie Theater (FREE movie, popcorn and soda)
• Sept. 12 — Adult Mental Health First Aid Training, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at CMH — 2280 E Grand River Ave., Howell. Registration required
• Sept. 13 — Recovery Advocates with the Dogs! Arise United Methodist Church, 11211 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and bingo at noon
• Sept. 14 — Scramble for Sobriety, 9 a.m. at Hawk Meadows Golf Course. Registration required by Aug. 25
• Sept. 18 — RAIL Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 3:30-5 p.m. at 8002 W. Grand River Ave, Brighton 48114
• Sept. 18 — Community Conversations, 4:30-6 p.m. at Howell Carnegie District Library. Registration Required
• Sept. 20 — Recovery Hoedown, 5-9 p.m. at Livingston County Area Alano Club (Music & Food). No experience needed!
• Sept. 22 — The NAZ 20th Anniversary Celebration With Comedian Jonnie W. at The NAZ Brighton at 7 p.m. Free.
Event for adults only:
• Sept. 24 — Livingston County Catholic Charities Open House, 2895 W Grand River Ave, Howell at 3 p.m.
• Sept. 25 – “Save a Life Day”, Michigan’s Biggest Naloxone Giveaway! Pick up kits at RAIL (8002 W. Grand River Ave, Brighton 48114)
• Sept. 28 — Recovery Speaker, 6:30 p.m. at Stepping Stones- 2020 E Grand River Ave, Suite 102, Howell, featuring cornhole and snacks.
Order your recovery shirt by Aug. 22 using this QR code:
The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Workgroup of the Human Service Collaborative Body is a
partnership of local substance use agencies that work together to create a continuum of services and support for people
experiencing addiction through recovery. It helps educate the community on important and timely topics
related to substance use disorder/addiction. For more information, click here or contact Sarah McGeorge at (517) 545-5944 or sarahm@livingstoncc.org.
